SCP “Game of War”

ITEM #: SCP-XXXX

LEVEL- 

CONTAINMENT CLASS: EUCLID - {$sc}

DISRUPTION CLASS: EKHI

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Assigned Site

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Site-02

Site Director

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Miss Information

Research Head

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Dr. Stirbew

Assigned MTF

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Omega-1

ITEM: SCP-XXXX

LEVEL- 

CONTAINMENT
CLASS: EUCLID - {$sc}

DISRUPTION
CLASS: EKHI

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Assigned Site

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Site-02

Site Director

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Miss Information

Research Head

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Dr. Stirbew

Assigned MTF

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Omega-1

Picture of SCP-XXXX in its dormant state

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX, XXXX-1, and XXXX-2, are contained at Site-02 in a standard climate-controlled containment chamber. The room is constructed of reinforced concrete, with the walls and ceiling lined with lead to prevent any unauthorized viewing. Access to SCP-XXXX is restricted to Level 3 personnel or higher, and all interactions with the object must be documented and approved by the Site Director.

A bookshelf, two beds, a coffee table, a couch, and adequate lighting have been requested and fulfilled. Any requests concerning foods, drinks, entertainment media, and hygiene products made by XXXX-1 or -2 are to be accepted. Any abnormal requests are to be denied.

An armed guard must be present outside the entry to SCP-XXXX’s containment chamber along with surveillance cameras and motion detectors that are to be consistently monitored at all times. In the event of unauthorized access to SCP-XXXX, or unauthorized tampering with SCP-XXXX, Site-02 security is authorized to use lethal force. In the event of a breach or loss of control of the containment area, a failsafe protocol is to be enacted, whereby the immediate and simultaneous termination of all biological subjects¹ is to be executed via the dispersion of nerve agent toxins within the containment chamber.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an ancient wooden chessboard of unknown origin, measuring 50cm x 50cm x 6cm, with a set of modern chess pieces². The chessboard itself is intricately and faintly carved with various symbols and runes of unknown significance, and the pieces are finely crafted from dark, aged wood. The board and pieces are in a state of near-perfect preservation despite their age, which is estimated to be several millennia old.

SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties manifest when two individuals, hereafter referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2, engage in a game of chess on the board. They are two men ranging from ages sixty (60) to seventy (70) who are commonly described with canny characteristics and wearing formal attire. Besides playing with SCP-XXXX, most of their time is spent reading books and engaging in casual conversation about life outside of the Foundation.

The chess games played on SCP-XXXX follow conventional rules, with each instance switching colors³, but the outcome of each game appears to influence or directly cause real-world outside events. Once a game is over, the results of the game have a direct impact on geopolitical events, often leading to the start of wars, conflicts, and even peace negotiations. The chessboard seems to determine the outcomes of these events according to the movement of pieces with military movements. Historical records indicate that SCP-XXXX has been responsible for major shifts throughout history.

Efforts to destroy SCP-XXXX or intervene in the game have been unsuccessful, as any attempt to dismantle or damage the object results in immediate and severe consequences. In some cases, such actions have led to unanticipated military engagements, natural disasters, or other calamities (Incident XXXX-01). Notably, SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 appear to be immune to harm while playing on SCP-XXXX, and they continue to exist as long as the object is intact.

It is of utmost importance to contain and study the object to mitigate the potentially catastrophic consequences of its use. Research into its origins, purpose, and means of control is ongoing.

Chess Pieces

Chess Pieces
King	Leadership; Commander(s) in Chief
Queen	Air Force or weaponry traveled by/through air
Rook	Siege towers; heavy artillery
Bishop4	Heavy cavalry units
Knight	Light cavalry units
Pawn	Infantry, spies, as well as other roles

Historical Records

Summary: The following are a few notable historical events tied to the use of SCP-XXXX:

• The War of the Sicilian Knights (12th Century): SCP-XXXX's first known appearance in historical records. The chess game played on SCP-XXXX influenced the conflicts in Sicily, leading to widespread bloodshed. It ended with a successful rebellion on the island of Sicily against the rule of the French-born King Charles I of Anjou.

• Thirty Years' War / Treaty of Westphalia (17th Century): The Treaty of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War, was directly influenced by a game played on SCP-XXXX, leading to the establishment of modern international diplomacy. It also brought peace to the Holy Roman Empire, closing a calamitous period of European history that killed approximately eight million people.

• World War I (20th Century): During this time, SCP-XXXX was contained by the Foundation. SCP-XXXX played a role in the events leading up to World War I, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand being one of the first direct results of the chess game played on the board. Foundation staff observed the moves and therefore made a diagnosis that the placement of the pieces, as well as the pieces themselves, tied together with military movements and strategies.

• World War II (20th Century):

+ World War II Video Log

<Begin Log>

SCP-XXXX-1 has the black pieces, cornering XXXX-2's white pieces in the corner of the board. Black is close to promoting a pawn that is on the seventh rank with no white opposition. SCP-XXXX-2 twirls a pawn in his fingers as he nervously studies the board. Both opponents have ~three minutes on the clock, but white is down a few major pieces.

SCP-XXXX-1: (Cold) Resign.

SCP-XXXX-2: No, I can still find a way out of this.

SCP-XXXX-1: (Leans forward) Resign.

-2 stares at -1 for twenty seconds before moving his knight to B2.

SCP-XXXX-2: I said no. I won’t go out like that. It's disgraceful.

-1 lifts his pawn and promotes it to a queen, showing a tiny smirk in the corner of his mouth. -2 lays frozen for ten seconds then plays pawn to A5. Immediately, -1 moves his black queen and gives a check to the white king.

SCP-XXXX-1: Check. (Pause) Your defenses are gone, Axis, there’s nothing you can do. Resign.

-2 hesitates but then gives out his hand to -1 for a shake. -1 extends his arm and shakes -2’s hand declaring the game over.

SCP-XXXX-1: Well played… you had me in the first half of that battle. (Chuckles) Shame you focused on the wrong side of the board.

SCP-XXXX-2: (Smiles) Thank you, but next time, don’t gloat.

-1 and -2 laugh and pat each other on the back as they go and sit on the couch and begin talking about the War of 1812.

<END LOG>

• Cuban Missile Crisis (20th Century) [Incident XXXX-01]:

+ Cuban Missile Crisis Log

EVENT LOG

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DATE: October 15th, 1962 - November 25th, 1963

NOTE: This log notes a game on SCP-XXXX that led to a crisis involving nuclear war against the United States, the Cuban Missile Crisis, where Russian nuclear missiles were planned to be launched from Cuba to the United States. In an effort to disrupt the annihilation of North America, Foundation efforts gave way to a diplomatic resolution to the Cuban Missile Crisis, preventing nuclear war. Due to the consequences of intervention, further experimentation involving SCP-XXXX and attempts to manipulate its outcome have been suspended indefinitely. It is unknown if the consequences of the intervention are still ongoing or have ended.

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[BEGIN LOG]

TIME: October 13th, 1962 - SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 finish a game of 'blitz chess'⁵. SCP-XXXX-1 was repeated called 'America' (United States) and SCP-XXXX-2 called 'Soviet Union' (USSR). Foundation facilities in both North America and the Soviet Union went on high alert in preperation for another major conflict.

TIME: October 14th, 1962 - Nuclear missiles being transported to the Republic of Cuba from the Soviet Union were reported. The Foundation, knowing of the possibility of losing the United States and facilities stationed there, intervened in the matter. Being a middleman in the peace negotiations, the United States and USSR agreed to not use nuclear weapons against each other due to the possible threat of anomalies being released to the public. The treaty was signed and formally agreed to in public on October 28th, 1962.

TIME: October 29th, 1962 - SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 start to express negative emotions regarding the incident on the day before. The instances were not informed of the intervention. SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 began tearing apart their containment chamber, breaking the furniture, and throwing objects until they were sedated by security staff. Upon waking, they began their normal behavior.

TIME: November 22nd - 1963, SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 play a round of 'bullet chess'⁶. The game ended quickly with a smothered checkmate. SCP-XXXX-2 warned observing staff there were more consequences to come. The game resulted in the assassination of U.S. President Kennedy.

TIME: November 23rd - 1963, SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 play a 'blitz game' of chess but the black chess pieces in the game do not follow traditional chess rules. Upon ending, Site-666 undergoes a massive breach in reality-bending anomalies. The containment breach ended shortly, but casualties were high.

TIME: November 24th, 1963 - SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 talk about the Cuban Missile Crisis and express their worry and concerns over the matter. A few hours later, they begin their longest-recorded match. The match started with both players sitting in silence and inaudibly murmuring to each other until placing their first move an estimated one hour later.

TIME: November 25th, 1963 - SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 finish their 21-hour long match. It is theorized this match started the attacks of September 11th and afterward the United States involvement in the Middle East.

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[END LOG]

Current Geopolitical Tensions: SCP-XXXX remains active today, with ongoing games shaping current geopolitical events, particularly in areas of global conflict and tension. The results of ongoing conflicts are always redacted for safety and continuity.

• Ukraine and Russia War (Ongoing): [REDACTED]
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Ongoing): [REDACTED]
• North Korea Crisis (Ongoing): [REDACTED]
• Taiwan Confrontation (Ongoing): [REDACTED]
• United States Civil War (Ongoing): [REDACTED]
• Other issues involving instabilities and violence have also been dictated by SCP-XXXX.

Footnotes

1. excluding SCP-XXXX-1 and -2

2. Two Bishops, Two Rooks, Two Knights, Eight Pawns, and a King and Queen for each color

3. It is customary to switch colors (White or Black) when a game is over

4. Previously a "battle elephant"

5. Less than ten (10) minutes but more than one (1) minute for each player

6. Less than three minutes per player, but most commonly 1|0